HORMONES AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - PART 1 - QUIZ QUESTIONS


The Endocrine System

The Endocrine System is made up of glands that secrete hormones.
Hormones are necessary for regulating normal body functions.      
   
  The information provided on hormones and the endocrine system
is intended to help the nurse understand this complex system.
                              There are Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 , including quiz questions in each part.                                                    Learn more by watching the video: The Endocrine System                                                      
                                      

Quiz questions
 1. What is the purpose of the Endocrine System?
2. What do hormones do?                                    



The pituitary gland

       The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system. It is located 
  at the base of the skull in an area known as the sella turcica. 
          
The pituitary gland is described as pea - shaped and small. 
                           It is also known as "the master gland " of the body.                                       
                                                                                   

      The anterior part of the pituitary gland, is responsible for           
     the production of a number of hormones. These include:           
             - Prolactin, which is responsible for breast milk production                
        - GH ( growth hormone)                                                                   
  - TSH ( Thyroid stimulating hormone                                        
       - FSH ( follicle stimulating hormone) which stimulates                
    the ovaries and testes                                                               
                                There are other hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland.                                                                
  Hypothalamus /  posterior pituitary gland  
  
     The hypothalamus produces ADH ( antidiuretic hormone), which
        is stored in the posterior pituitary gland. ADH plays a great role in
the amount of urine which is excreted by the kidneys.            

 The hypothalamus also produces Oxytocin. This hormone is
                   stored in the posterior pituitary gland. Oxytocin has a direct                 
impact on uterine contraction.             
                 
Quiz questions

1. Where is the pituitary gland located?
      2. What is the pituitary gland described as?
       3. What are some of the hormones produced
 by the anterior pituitary gland?       
4. What does the hormone Oxytocin do?



 

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